Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 7'6 5wt 6'9" The boxes are mostly full

The boxes are mostly full

The wood spacer is nicely varnished mahogany or spanish cedar

The cork appears to have perhaps been cleaned and remains in excellent condition free of ridging or other defects though the rubber butt cap displays some minor cracking

Butternut slide band shows more evidence of wear

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 7'6 5wt 6'9" The boxes are mostly fullFor sale here is an Orvis Impregnated Battenkill 7'6" 2 1 bamboo rod serial #70364 made in July of 1973. 3 7 8 oz. Originally a two tip rod, only one tip remains. The rod is in excellent+ condition. All sections are straight and full length. The rod features darkly tempered cane. Cigar grip. Classic Orvis aluminum down locking reel seat with walnut spacer appears to have never had a reel mounted on it. Blued ferrules, size 12 64. The fit is excellent.